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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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